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Pros
+ A new chapter in a classic game which many of us love. If you're a fan of Wolfenstein 3D or Return to Castle Wolfenstein, you'll LOVE this game.
+ Gripping story. Greatly evolves as you progress in the game.
+ Some very cool new twists in the story as well as the game play. Things like gravity and the Veil which is further explained in review.
Cons
Slightly dated graphics, level design, and game play
Online multiplayer can be a little dull. Mostly due to the level design and difficulty level.
Graphics: 3 1/2 out of 5
Game play: 3 out of 5
Story: 5 out of 5
Sound: 4 1/2 out of 5
Originality: 3 out of 5
Multiplayer: 2 out of 5
I am a fan of classic Wolfenstein 3D and Return to Castle Wolfenstein. This game is fun. It reminds me so much of the classic games from years ago. For what else is out right now and how far games have come, to me, this game takes a step back. It is an old game, with better graphics and some slightly new ideas. Don't get me wrong, there are new little surprises and cool additions to the game play and storyline, but all in all, this is a basic game with a simple style and classic game play/menus/control.
After playing Killzone 2, Infamous, Dead Space, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, and Resident Evil 5, Wolfenstein seems like a game which may have come out a few years ago, and been pretty good. With what else is out right now, and how far developers have pushed the limits of what can be done in a video game, this game does seem very dated.
The pros of this game are a pretty solid story and the little new twists in the atmosphere of the game. One new idea with the game play is the Veil. The Veil is a green blanket which covers the gaming world which you are in and transforms everything around you. It basically is a doorway between two worlds or detentions. You activate the Veil with a medallion you found. Let's say you are in the regular world walking around and come to a dead end. You activate the Veil and where there once was a wall, there now is a doorway. There is more to it as the game progresses and you can use it anytime and in more creative ways. You can collect four crystals to add to the medallion which give you different powers. Powers like the Veil, slowing down time, a shield, and intensifying your weapons. These powers drain your medallion which will then need to be recharged by standing over one of the little recharging portal peppered throughout the game. They are everywhere.
One simple yet really fun thing in the game is the anti-gravity tanks that are tossed in levels from time to time. If an enemy is near them, shot the tank and they'll go floating off. Much more fun to shoot.
This games mission design is set up a little differently. You can speak with people about mission and choose to do them in the order you wish. At times you may only have one mission. At others you may have 3 or so missions which you need to complete. And you can do them in any order you like. I wouldn't say it is a free roam game, but I think that is what they were going for.
You can upgrade all your weapons in the black market. Your medallion and Veil powers can also be upgraded. There are a lot of neat little supernatural weapons. The Particle Cannon for example is a weapon you collect from a big guy you must defeat. The Particle Cannon shoots this lightning like beam and completely disintegrates enemies.
Over-all, this is a decent game, but it is very basic game play and has been done hundreds of times before. The Veil is very interesting and carries this otherwise dull game. Yes you can shoot bad guys heads off. Yes there are these Nazi zombie skeleton dudes. But the AI kinda sux. Very basic.
I didn't hear too much about this games release and I took a chance and went out and bought it. Am I disappointed? Not to the extent where I would totally regret buying it. But I was expecting a little more. Better graphics and tighter game play. I find that the further I get into this game, the more I like it. It should keep me busy until Batman Arkham Asylum comes out next week.
I hope this review helped those of you out there wanting a basic idea of how good Wolfenstein is. Thanx.
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I don't play multiplayer very often, mostly the single player. At first the graphics were not impressive, but as you play the game and start to enter and exit "The Veil", I was starting to feel more comfortable with the graphics. The missions and bad guys are excellent. The AI is also good. The nazis don't just stand there and wait to be shot they will move around and hide behind things. And the supernatural things you have to fight are crazy. These nazi women from hell start to come out of nowhere and kick you butt! They know when you are reloading also and will try and storm you.The sound quality of the explosions and supernatural happenings are outstanding! I have a yamaha receiver with klipsch speakers throughout my living room, and the first time a grenade exploded close to me, I was amazed.
The game really doesn't seem that difficult until you put the setting on hard (bring them on).
I loved the original wolfenstein and return to castle wolfenstein, so if you enjoyed these 2 games then you will enjoy this one.
Wolfenstein is not about having the very best graphics or best sound, even though it has very good graphics and excellent sound, it is about kicking the crap out of germans! Having sueprnatural things happen to you that are the result of nazi engineering, which makes you want to kick the crap our of more germans!
I will play this game many, many times just like I have resistance fall of man, and resistance 2.
And you can carry every weapon you pick up. Not realistic, but who cares, its fun!Wolfenstein 3D was the first shooter I ever played and it holds a deep place in my heart. It not only made me interested in video games outside of platformers, it also inspired me to look at the history of World War II.
This new installment in the Wolfenstein series is a lot different from the previous games. For starters, you're not breaking out of a prison cell or out of a castle. Instead, you're in the middle of the war, helping resistance soldiers with their quest. When I first read the previews, the game seemed to be as if it were an open world, sort of like Far Cry 2. However, the reality is that while the game is pretty open, there's a lot of load times in between areas. One part of a map is the west side of town, the other is the east side. This was a bit disappointing since it is very possible to make a town that's very open world with today's gaming hardware. This is one of the let downs of the game, as in even the earliest of Wolfenstein games, the maps are really well thought out. The maps in the new Wolfenstein, while aren't terrible, just aren't as creative as you'd expect coming from the masters at id Software and Raven. One of the more disappointing things is the tribute to the secret areas by pressing your action button against walls. There are secret areas, but they're just not as fun to find since it's not a wall just pulling back to reveal a special area.
While the maps aren't as impressive, the story is very well thought out and fits perfect in this occult shooter. The architects have uncovered crystals that possess power from a Sun dimension, and now the Nazis have their hands on them. So this time, as B.J., you are on your way to uncover the secrets of these crystals and try to take down the occult once again. This story line is truly faithful to the Wolfenstein series.
One thing I've always been a fan of in these games are the weapons. They're a blend of actual WWII weapons, while mixing in a few 'what if' super weapons. The new gun, the particle gun (which instantly vaporizes enemies into dust) is one weapon that is incredible to use. Now, the weapon does feel a little cheap the first time you use it, but after you discover how limited the ammo is, it feels pretty well balanced for the game. You also sport a veil, a device that holds your power crystals for slowing time or seeing things in another dimension. All of the weapons, including the veil and the grenades, can be upgraded using gold that you find throughout the game. The upgrade system is pretty impressive. It doesn't just allow you to unlock everything you want. You have to find secret tomes and intel throughout the maps to unlock features for your upgrades. While this system is pretty fun to use, the weapons are a bit limited compared to other shooters. However, I don't think Wolfenstein was designed to be more than a typcial Doom-style shooter with an actual story to back it.
The graphics are a bit dated, but they're not bad at all. It's the Doom 3 engine. The engine still looks really good, has great lighting, and still impresses. It's not going to blow anyone away like Crysis or Killzone 2, but it does it's job at providing a smooth and sweet looking Nazi shooter. The framerates stay smooth throughout all of the action, even during switches between one dimension to another. I was pretty impressed with the sound quality. The running waterfalls when falling near your character on a surround sound system really sounds life-like. The gun sounds are most impressive, as they each hold a booming sound instead of the typcial light sound most shooters give.
Now, the multi player is where the game is a little messed up. The game is less inpiring in this area, and it really doesn't feel like they put much though into it. The maps aren't horrible but the whole system just feels a little cheap. When you come from games like Return to Castle Wolfenstein and Enemy Territory: Wolfenstein, you expect that excellent experience to carry over. The game is a typcial deathmatch style game with a few objective maps, however, they just don't feel as strong as the aged 'Return to'. It's still fun in some ways but don't expect this to take the place of many better multi player shooters out there. There's at least a ranking system, which is always better than nothing.
If you're just looking for a relaxing shooter with classic gameplay (and then some), this is the game for you. If you're not into single player adventures, I'd wait until a price drop or at least until they patch up the multi player. But for those who don't care and just want a classic Wolfenstein Nazi hunting game to go through, this game will keep you busy.
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There are just some titles you can't wait to play, aren't there? For me, Wolfenstein is one of them.id has long been one of my favorite gaming companies. In their own words, "[They] love corridors. We're not big on open worlds, but we're getting there." Wolfenstein is a title that is helping them reach this goal.
Wolfenstein is a halfway open-ended world comprised of different parts of town, sewers, and distant places which are traveled to during missions. Although the player isn't stuck on a linear path, it does become clear after a few missions that you are ultimately "forced" to go a certain direction in order to progress. Regardless, it's a blast!
The story is in-depth and kept me interested through the entirety of the game. As a player of Wolf3D (who wasn't/isn't?) and Return to Castle Wolfenstein, I have been waiting to see how BJ would continue his fight against the Nazi regime and the occult. This latest installment was a pleasant surprise to see BJ take almost guerilla-like tactics against the Nazis. Rather than simply running and gunning, the entire city is open for hiding and striking.
The ability to use some of the occult to assist yourself through the game is a nice change. The Veil, which is upgradable as the game progresses, is a great added feature allowing you to manipulate the environment, enemies, and even time. There is a slight feeling of an RPG in this game as you can upgrade the Veil, weapons, and acquire gold to purchase goods. This is nothing cumbersome and never feels like you need to go out of your way to reach these upgrades. Beware, however, that you don't have enough gold (even if you find all hidden treasures) to upgrade everything, so choose wisely.
The graphics and physics are quite good. There seems to be a slight decrease in framerate while in the Veil, which is disappointing since you use it rather frequently, but it's nothing severe.
Overall, I couldn't be happier with this game. I have since become nostalgic and went back to playing Spear of Destiny, Wolf3D, and Rise of the Triad (originally planned to be Wolfenstein 3D II) . I hope they make another Wolfenstein despite the terrible sales of this installment.Wolfenstein is one of those games that sat on my shelf unopened for a while. It came out well before I got a PS3 and was just one of those titles I'd not thought of until I bought it on sale somewhere and figured, it can't be "that bad."
About a week ago, I opened it on a whim, just to kill a bit of time when winding down.
Then I was immersed. Wolfenstein is a shooter with mystical qualities and a sense of location I haven't encountered since the first Bioshock game. There's plenty of reviewers who went into more and better detail, so I won't echo what they said. However, I did want to give this game some well-deserved props.
I haven't finished Wolfenstein yet, nor played the multiplayer, but I can say that the time I've spent with it has been great fun. If you're looking for a GREAT game to fill the summer lull in games releases (before an insane November) BUY THIS GAME NOW! You won't regret it.
I hope the developers are working on a sequel. I can tell you, I won't dismiss this title again. Or let it sit on my shelf unopened.
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